FG Announces 2026/2027 TISSF Loan Application For Tertiary Education Workers

According to the Federal Government of Nigeria, applications for the 2026/2027 phase of the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund will officially open at the end of June 2026.

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They stated that the Federal government has concluded the 2025/2026 cycle of the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), disbursing over ₦13.0 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 academic and non-academic staff across 153 public tertiary institutions nationwide, while announcing the opening of applications for the next phase of the programme at the end of June 2026.

When the portal is open, eligible applicants will be able to apply here https://tissf.education.gov.ng

Eligible academic and non-academic staff are encouraged to engage with their institutions’ bursary departments and monitor official Ministry communication channels for application guidelines and further details.

The intervention, one of the largest staff welfare initiatives in Nigeria’s education sector, underscores the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to improving the welfare, financial wellbeing, and productivity of education workers under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Established by the Federal Ministry of Education and administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund provides interest-free loans of up to ₦10 million to eligible staff of public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

The facility is designed to support beneficiaries in addressing personal and professional needs while enhancing their overall wellbeing.

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Since disbursements commenced on 28 October 2025, the programme has processed over 42,000 applications through its digital platform, providing support to beneficiaries across all six geopolitical zones of the country. Universities accounted for 52 per cent of disbursements, while colleges of education and polytechnics represented 25 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively.